Oversight
House Panel Holds Ex-IRS Official in Contempt
Oversight panel divides over whether Lerner waived Fifth Amendment rights.
Tech
Could Social Media Help Catch Abuse of Disability Benefits?
IG calls for pilot program to help uncover Social Security fraud.
Management
Pro-Obama Chant Lands IRS Customer Service Employee in Hot Water
Hatch Act enforcers also target two other IRS employees, and favoritism in hiring at Homeland Security.
Management
The New Poster Children for Duplication in Federal Programs
Watchdog releases a fresh list of redundant or overlapping programs.
News
A Symbolic Victory for Open Office Setups
New York's new mayor is keeping Bloomberg's famous bullpen arrangement.
Management
GSA Sets Stage to Sell Federal Triangle Properties
Swap of land for services is part of larger plan to reduce federal footprint.
Oversight
House Partisans Keep Going Back and Forth on IRS Targeting of Nonprofits
New Issa report says progressives were not treated as badly as conservatives.
Management
GSA Watchdog Who Broke Vegas Scandal to Retire
Brian Miller’s office recovered $1 billion for government over nine years.
Management
Would Releasing Agency Charge Card Records Aid Criminals?
OMB reportedly denies FOIA request on that basis.
Management
CBO Explains Why It Can’t Analyze the Ryan Budget the Way Republicans Want
Agency lacks the staff and tools to comply with request.
Management
Competency Assessments of Would-Be Ambassadors Will Now be Public
State Department will post copies right after the White House submits the nomination.
Oversight
On April 10 a House Committee Will Decide If Ex-IRS Official Flouted Congress
House Oversight chairman proceeds with contempt of Congress vote over Democratic objections.
Tech
Consumer Protection Chief: Efforts to Reach (the Many) People Who Don’t Read the Federal Register Are Working
Cordray tells bar association experiment in online public comment will expand.
Defense
USAID Calls Accusations of Afghanistan Cover-Up 'Offensive'
Inspector general and House members attack 'generalities' on spending and waste.
News
FEC Member Says it Aloud: We’re Dysfunctional
Vice chairwoman says the commission is failing to enforce the nation's campaign finance laws.
Oversight
Civil Service Reform Might Not Be a Pipe Dream
Political climate is favorable for acting on proposed changes, observers say.
Management
Good-Government Gurus Embrace, Expand on Obama Management Agenda
Ex-OMB performance leader questions GOP plan for inventory of federal programs.
Management
Obama’s Regulatory Chief: Businesses Will Always Criticize Us
Shelanski assures progressive groups OIRA doesn't dictate agency policy.
Oversight
Lawmakers Want to Know More About Why Feds’ Morale Is So Low
House Oversight Democrats say agency effectiveness appears damaged, request GAO study.
News